When to plant Watermelon

Watermelon can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 55°F and 100°F and soil temperature is above 60°F. For best possible results aim to plant Watermelon when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 80°F and 95°F and soil temperature is above 70°F.

Sow Watermelon directly

Start Watermelon indoors

Watermelon growing facts

Plant name	Watermelon
Plant Family	Cucurbitaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	65 - 100 days
Min tolerable temperature	55°F
Max tolerable temperature	100°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	80°F to 95°F
Seed germination temperature	70°F to 85°F